Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed With Cancerous Tumor

Shows canceled, album pushed back

This morning, the Beastie Boys announced some sad news: Adam Yauch (aka MCA) has been diagnosed with a tumor in a parotid (salivary) gland. Though the tumor is cancerous, a press release says, "luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable." Unfortunately, Yauch must undergo surgery and "several weeks of additional treatment." Therefore, all of the Beasties' upcoming shows (including performances at All Points West, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits) have been canceled, and the release of their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 1, has been postponed. Thankfully, the tumor will not affect Yauch's vocal cords.

The Beasties posted a video on their website this morning, in which Yauch explains the situation with characteristic humor and candor.